Pied Stilt vs Andean Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus compared with Recurvirostra andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Stilt | Andean Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra andina |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 47.8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Weight | 173.0 g (6.10 oz) | 325.25 g (11.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Least Concern
Andean Avocet
About These Birds
Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.
Andean Avocet
Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a large 44–47 cm avocet of high-altitude Andean salt lakes. White body with black wings; all-white head; long upturned bill; bluish-grey legs. Restricted to saline and alkaline lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates by sweeping bill.